50 Things That Make Me Happy

Books and a mug on a desk

The ‘50 Things That Make Me Happy’ post has been around for a little while, and it always makes me smile. As we all need a bit of positivity lately, I thought it would be a nice idea to share my list with you ♥

I was a little bit worried that I wouldn’t be able to think of 50 things because it seems like such a big number, but actually, it was pretty easy once I got going.

You’ll find that there are so many simple pleasures out there if you take the time to look for them.

It can be all too easy to get caught up in negativity and forget about the things that make us happy, so it’s nice to be able to take time out to think about all the things that make us smile.

Be happy in pink writing
Photo by Alex Block on Unsplash

Here are the 50 things that make me happy

  1. The cream on top of milk
  2. My first coffee in the morning
  3. Scented candles
  4. Books – All the books
  5. Pajamas
  6. Cheese – I could have it on everything!
  7. Knitted jumpers and cardigans
  8. Dragons
  9. Disney films, especially The Little Mermaid
  10. Netflix – I love putting Netflix on and looking through the films and shows
  11. Notebooks
  12. Writing in my diary at the end of the day
  13. Dragonflies
  14. Rings
  15. A bright full moon
  16. Pineapple juice
  17. Snow, especially when it’s fresh and untouched
  18. Dr. Martens – The most comfortable shoes ever
  19. The sound of the rain on the windows
  20. Sparkly and glittery eyeshadow
  21. Neapolitan ice cream
  22. Stickers
  23. Freshly washed bedsheets
  24. Blankets and throws in the winter
  25. Pastries – sweet and savoury
  26. Marzipan
  27. The smell of freshly baked bread
  28. Jigsaws
  29. Christmas
  30. Making lists
  31. Chocolate
  32. Cherry coke
  33. My family
  34. Bags
  35. Purses
  36. The beach just before the sun sets
  37. Looking through old photos
  38. Home decor
  39. Fruit tea
  40. Writing
  41. Pink hair
  42. Baking
  43. Waking up early and realising its Saturday
  44. The smell of freshly cut grass
  45. Mugs
  46. Hot buttered toast
  47. Driving at night
  48. Foxes
  49. Birthday cake – It always tastes better than normal cake!
  50. Hugs

Why not have a go at doing your own 50 Things That Make Me Happy list? Tag me on Twitter or put a link in the comments below, I’d love to see what you come up with.

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26 Comments

  1. What a beautiful list, I would add some more though
    like nature, mountaineering, music, meditation, sunrise/sunset,
    friends..

    1. Amy says:

      I totally forgot to mention friends!! ? And actually, now I think about it, there’s more I’d add to the list. I might change to 100 things that make me happy!

  2. Love it! Looks like we got a lot in common!

    1. Amy says:

      ??

  3. Great idea! This would work really well as a personal exercise, with kids, or in the classroom, as well.

    1. Amy says:

      It’d be a great one to do with kids ? when my little boy is old enough i’ll start doing things like this with him ?

  4. I feel like I should try this. I’ve been working so hard I kinda forgot what I love. “The smell of freshly baked bread” is DEFINITELY going on my list too haha!

    1. Amy says:

      I know how you feel, which is why I decided to do this ? I felt like I needed to slow down and remember what makes me happy.

  5. This was lovely to read, and many of the things are my favourite things that are making me happy at the moment too!!

    Roni ?
    myelevatedexistence.com

    1. Amy says:

      Ah, glad you liked reading the post ? I figured we all need some positivity at the moment!

  6. The Little Mermaid has always been one of my all-time favorite Disney movies! Everyone has always looked at me weird when I talk about how much I love Cherry Coke but I’ve finally found someone else who loves it! Great post – positivity is so so so important during these times!

    1. Amy says:

      Me too! But cherry is by far the best kind of coke ?

  7. Aw, I love the lists. I can relate to some of them haha. Thanks for sharing!! ❤️
    I would love to do this but I guess I’ll need to dig deeper.

    Love x

    1. Amy says:

      Ah definitly give it a go ? You’ll be surprised at how easy it is once you get started.

  8. This was lovely to read! Thank you for sharing. x

    1. Amy says:

      Ah, glad you enjoyed it 🙂 x

  9. I love this! So many things on here would make it on to my own list.

    I might have to give this a go x

    1. Amy says:

      Go for it ? it’s actually really nice to sit down and think about all the things that make you happy. I could have added a lot more!

  10. This is such a happy list, I might have to make my own 🙂
    My daughter is a huge fan of foxes, so she will totally agree with you there.
    This made me smile 🙂
    Thanks for sharing.

    1. Amy says:

      I’m glad it made you smile ? It made me smile writing it.

      Definitely give it a go and make your own, it’s great for a little bit of positivity.

  11. Kayleigh Zara says:

    There’s so many things on this list that make me really happy – I love that you included birthday cake because it is also one of my favourite things x

    1. Amy says:

      Birthday cake is definitely my favourite thing about my birthday! And anybodys birthday actually ?

  12. Thanks for sharing your top 50 things that make you happy 🙂

    Nic | Nic’s Adventures & Bakes

    1. Amy says:

      ??

  13. I relate – chocolate, books, writing, freshly washed bedsheets. Yaasss! This made me so happy, thank you for sharing 🙂

    1. Amy says:

      Glad you liked it ? Freshly washed bedsheets are the best!

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